University of Calgary : Latin American Studies LAST

Latin American Studies LAST

LAST 201 203 301 303 401 501

Instruction offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Junior Courses

Latin American Studies 201

Introduction to Cultural and Historical Roots of Latin America

An interdisciplinary survey of important themes providing a background for understanding Latin America, the physical landscape, prehistory, Iberian influence, and historical development to independence.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Latin American Studies 203

Introduction to Contemporary Latin America

An interdisciplinary survey of important themes for understanding contemporary Latin America. Indigenous cultures, contemporary cultures and societies, political trends, modern history, demography and settlement patterns, natural resources and economic development and literature.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Senior Courses

Latin American Studies 301

Field Study in Latin America

An experiential learning course, designed to provide a framework for the student's empirical learning experience during the Latin American Studies Field School. Provides a forum for the sharing of cross-cultural experiences among the students, as they analyze and reflect on the realities of life in Latin America. Students will be expected to live with a local family during the Field School, to take an active part in discussions, and to participate in events and field trips.
Course Hours: H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
Notes: Normally offered during the Spring or Summer Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Latin American Studies 303

Latin American Field Research

In a Latin American field setting, this course guides students in integrating their own observations and experiences with scholarly readings on themes of relevance and importance to the particular setting. Attention is paid to the archaeological and historical contexts as well as present day economic, political, and social issues of Latin America. The regional and theoretical focus of the material will vary according to the location at which the course is given.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Program Director.
Notes: Normally offered during the Spring or Summer Terms.

Latin American Studies 401

Integrative Seminar in Latin American Studies

An advanced seminar involving research on a special Latin American topic integrating a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives (e.g. political science, anthropology, geography, cultural studies).
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Latin American Studies 201, 203 and completion of at least eight full-course equivalents or consent of the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs).
Notes: May not be offered every year. May be taken as a reading course if an instructor is available.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Latin American Studies 501

Directed Study in Latin American Studies

Students devise a research question and carry out a program of independent research with a specialist on a topic in the area of Latin American Studies.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eight full-course equivalents and consent of the Director.
Notes: Students must contact the Director at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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